If you suspect a substance overdose, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Too many of us know the anguish of losing a loved one to substance use. Often, the person we cherish feels lost to us long before any medical emergency. We’ve been told that tough love or cutting someone out is how it has to be – and that has worked for some people, some of the time – but one size doesn’t fit all. Shame and isolation from being cut off can be huge drivers of substance use. And we understand that on the flip side, a loved one’s use can also drive isolation, shame, anger, and despair. …
We Know It's Hard
It can feel hopeless watching the downward spiral and destruction. It can move us to try to fix someone, dish out ultimatums, or lead us to push them away for self-protection. However you feel about your loved one’s behavior makes sense, and we think there is a better way for you both. It all starts with being there for yourself: putting your oxygen mask on first so you can have the bandwidth to even begin to accept and understand what’s going on for them underneath what can look like a choice of self-destruction. Being there for yourself can make space for quick walks, long talks, and victories big and small. Just one person can make the difference between life and death and so often it’s the little signs of care that are the key ingredient in someone’s recovery. We know it’s a long, hard road to recovery, so we’ll be here for you both.
For those struggling with substance use disorder, being there is everything.
Not Sure How To Be There? That's Okay. We're Here To Help!
Just one person showing up can be the most important ingredient in someone’s recovery. It doesn’t matter how you show up; it only matters that you do. Margaretville and Ellenville Hospitals are two local critical access hospitals committed to supporting people with substance use disorder and the loved ones impacted by the behaviors caused by addiction. Together with our partners across Delaware, Columbia, Greene, and Ulster counties, we are here for you. We’re bringing community conversations about substance use, one-on-one and group support for friends and families, coaching for individuals seeking recovery, detox, outpatient, telehealth treatment, medication supported recovery, and more. Abstinence is not required to get our help. We are here to meet you where you are and help you get where you want to go. Learn more below based on where you’re located.
Ready for Recovery? Check out WMCHealth’s Outpatient Services
WMCHealth offers a variety of accessible and non-stigmatizing services to treat people struggling with substances.
- Turning Point Detox and Rehab
- Bridge Back Outpatient and Methadone
- Margaretville Hospital Emergency Department can get you started on Medication Assisted Treatment and we can set you up with telehealth outpatient programming for a full suite of treatment services if Kingston is too far. Email [email protected] to get started.
- Margaretville Hospital provides community emergency boxes containing naloxone and video instructions across Delaware County. To learn more about this effort and help sustain these lifesaving resources, visit our Foundations page.
Be There for Medical Emergencies By Reducing Your Risk
If you or someone you love uses any types of non-prescribed substances, it’s important to remember that fentanyl is still showing up consistently even in non-opioids. You can’t see, taste, or smell it, and even the smallest trace amounts can be deadly. Reduce your risk by always being sure to:
Naloxone Emergency Training
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